Muhammad goes to the mall and buys a jacket that cost $150. He goes back to the mall four times in two weeks. He buys two more jackets at the same price. How much did Muhammad spend at the mall in one week ?

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Muhammad goes to the mall and buys a jacket that cost $150. He goes back to the mall four times in two weeks. He buys two more  jackets at the same price. How much did Muhammad spend at the mall in one week ?

anonymous · Answer

150 + 150 + 150 = $450

anonymous · Answer

If we were to include him going to the mall first mentioned in the story, it would be:
2x = (150)5
2x = 750
x =375
But if we didn't include it:
2x = (150)4
2x = 600
x = 300

anonymous · Answer

@SpooksDF He only buys 3 jackets in total

anonymous · Answer

@Gralwyn But there are two weeks, so you would have to divide your anwer in two then...

anonymous · Answer

@SpooksDF  $225